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shellyx

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hi, looking for advice.
I'm new to external filters, I bought the aquael ultramax for my tank, during cleaning I rinse my pads in tank water but inside the filter is dirty water, now do you guys empty it out or leave it? Sorry if it sounds a dumb question, but when I turn it back on sludge goes into the tank.
Also how do you clean the pipes that connect to the inflow and outflow?
Thank you
 
I've not used this brand of filter but did find this video on how to clean ultramax filters:

For cleaning inside the tubes, you would need a bottle brush or a " sponge on a stick" to clean inside. ( I've also just used a piece of filter pad pushed through the tube with a long stick. ) If the tubing is longer than your brush or stick, you would need to get hold of a longer stick to act as a plunger to push the cleaning head through the tubing. Always rinse inside the tubing after cleaning before reassembling. (y)
 
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